About Us – ShadowLobby | Australia's Gaming Hub

Our Mission

Honest Gaming Coverage for the Australian Community

ShadowLobby was founded in Sydney in 2021 by a group of passionate gamers who were tired of reviews that felt disconnected from the Australian gaming experience — high latency servers, regional pricing, and a lack of local esports coverage.

We set out to build a platform that speaks directly to Australian players: one that tests games on local servers, considers the AU gaming ecosystem, and covers the esports events that matter most to our community.

Today, ShadowLobby reaches over 45,000 monthly readers across Australia and New Zealand, with a dedicated team of reviewers, analysts, and tournament correspondents.

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What We Stand For

Our Core Values

Everything we publish is guided by these principles — no exceptions.

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Honest Reviews

We never accept payment for positive coverage. Every score reflects our genuine experience with the game — good or bad.

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Australian Perspective

We test on Australian servers, consider local availability, and cover the esports events that matter to AU/NZ players.

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Community First

Our readers shape what we cover. We actively engage with the Australian gaming community to ensure our content stays relevant.

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Timely Coverage

We publish reviews at launch and provide live tournament updates so you always have the latest information when you need it.

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Thorough Analysis

Our reviewers spend a minimum of 20 hours with every game before publishing — no rushed opinions based on early access demos.

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Editorial Independence

ShadowLobby is independently operated. Our editorial decisions are made entirely by our team, free from publisher influence.

The People Behind ShadowLobby

Meet Our Team

A diverse group of Australian gaming enthusiasts, writers, and esports analysts.

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Liam Chen

Lead Reviewer — RPG & Strategy

Based in Sydney. 15 years of RPG experience. Liam has reviewed over 120 titles for ShadowLobby and specialises in narrative-driven games.

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Mia Torres

Senior Reviewer — FPS & Action

Melbourne-based competitive FPS player turned critic. Mia brings a player's eye to every review and covers local LAN events.

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Jake Nguyen

Esports Correspondent

Former semi-professional MOBA player from Brisbane. Jake covers Australian and Asia-Pacific esports tournaments full-time.

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Sarah Kim

Reviewer — Strategy & Indie

Perth-based writer with a passion for indie games and 4X strategy titles. Sarah champions Australian indie developers on the platform.

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Tom Walsh

Indie & Mobile Reviewer

Adelaide-based game developer and critic. Tom reviews indie and mobile titles with a developer's technical insight.

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Amy O'Brien

Editor-in-Chief

Sydney-based editor with 10 years in games journalism. Amy oversees all editorial content and ensures ShadowLobby's standards are upheld.

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Ryan Park

Tournament Analyst

Data-driven esports analyst from Melbourne. Ryan provides in-depth statistical breakdowns of tournament results and team performance.

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Zoe Harris

Community Manager

Brisbane-based community manager who keeps ShadowLobby's Discord and social channels alive with daily gaming discussions.

Find Us

Our Location

ShadowLobby is headquartered in Sydney, with team members across Australia.

🏠 Head Office — Sydney

Address Level 12, 1 Martin Place

City Sydney NSW 2000

Country Australia

Email [email protected]

🏠 Melbourne Office

Address Suite 5, 405 Bourke Street

City Melbourne VIC 3000

Country Australia

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🏠 Brisbane Office

Address Level 3, 200 Adelaide Street

City Brisbane QLD 4000

Country Australia

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